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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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